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May 27, 2012

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Neo-Synephrine Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

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Neo-Synephrine in Detail with Side Effects

Neo-Synephrine (phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) over-the-counter strength is used to relieve redness, burning, irritation, and dryness of the eye caused by wind, sun, and other minor irritants. Prescription-strength Neo-Synephrine is used to constrict blood vessels in the eye and to dilate (make bigger) the pupil for conditions such as glaucoma, before surgery, and before eye examinations. It is a vasoconstrictor (constricts the veins) and mydriatic (dilates the pupils). This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include burning, stinging, pain, increased redness of the eye, tearing or blurred vision, headache, tremor, nausea, sweating, nervousness, dizziness or drowsiness.

The dose of Neo-Synephrine depends on the condition being treated. Neo-Synephrine may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or beta-blockers. Talk to your doctor before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. It is not known whether Neo-Synephrine will be harmful to a fetus. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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Neo-Synephrine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

NEO-SYNEPHRINE® (phenylephrine hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

NEO-SYNEPHRINE (phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) hydrochloride is recommended for use as a decongestant and vasoconstrictor and for pupil dilatation in uveitis (posterior synechiae), wide angle glaucoma, prior to surgery, refraction, ophthalmoscopic examination, and diagnostic procedures.

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Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

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Neo-Synephrine Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using phenylephrine ophthalmic and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
an irregular or fast heart rate; or
high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, or flushed skin).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use phenylephrine ophthalmic and talk to your doctor if you experience...

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